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samarthengineer's avatar
Apr 24, 2025
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GS724Tv6 and Use of STP

Hello, In a network scenario, we have total 5 Netgear switches. We have 2 GS724Tv6 switches and 3 GS724TPv3 switches. Check the topology below: When we implemented this design, I found that on...
  • schumaku's avatar
    Apr 24, 2025

    Taking control of STP (resp the preferred RSTP) is the key here, and not leaving the switches on the default priority.

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    DSW-1: 4096

    DSW-2: 8192

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    PSW-1: 40860

    PSW-2: 44965

    PSW-3: 49052

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    Does that load balancer participate in STP/RSTP? If yes, enable and configure it accordingly:

     

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    LB: 4096

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    DSW-1: 8192

    DSW-2: 12288

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    PSW-1: 40860

    PSW-2: 44965

    PSW-3: 49052

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